MEET OUR TEAM
While everyone on the New Leaf team specializes in providing support to children, adults and families, each clinician has their own subspecialties to ensure there is help for the whole family and for a wide variety of issues. Click on the therapists’ photos below to learn more about our therapists.
Please note, New Leaf is open by appointment only. In order to schedule an appointment, please schedule a consultation with us here. You may also contact us with questions via email at info@newleafcv.com or call us 760-501-8044.
April Hanig, LMFT (CEO / Clinical director)
April Hanig is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT). She founded New Leaf with the vision to build a specialized group practice that provides highly-effective therapy services for children, teens, adults, and families. April specializes in helping individuals overcome anxiety, panic attacks, perfectionism and other behavior patterns and overwhelming emotions that can get in the way of a joyful life. In addition to extensive experience and training in anxiety treatment, she has a special focus on early childhood issues, behavior problems, ADHD, grief, trauma, depression, cancer and chronic health issues. Learn more about April here.
Gail Baker, LMFT
Gail is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She specializes in the areas of anger management, communication skills, trauma and self-esteem issues. She also has an extensive background working with both children and adults with ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, among other challenges. Helping people tell their stories and make lasting changes so that they can feel and live their best lives is one of her greatest passions and privileges. Learn more about Gail here.
Nathan Varvis, LMFT, cctp
Nathan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults. He supports his clients in gaining understanding and insight into their struggles, by assisting them in identifying historical events and exploring how they are affecting them in the present. Additionally, he teaches clients effective tools for dealing with and managing current symptoms and difficulties so they can lead a happier, healthier life. He especially enjoys walking clients through anxiety, trauma, depression and adoption issues. In addition to seeing clients in office, he offers Telehealth services to those located in California. Learn more about Nathan here.
Kristine Frank, LCSW
Kristine is a Licensed Associate Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in working with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families. She has a passion for helping clients address anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, behavioral challenges, communication issues, and life transitions, and she uses a variety of methods such as CBT, play therapy, mindfulness, art, and parent coaching to help her clients better navigate the complexities of life, relationships, and healthy living. Kristine provides compassionate guidance and effective strategies to strengthen family bonds and foster individual growth. Learn more about Kristine here.
Scarlett Regalado Sellers, LMFT
Scarlett is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) experienced working with children, tweens, teens and adults struggling with low self-esteem, school issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, and relationship challenges. Scarlett teams up with clients to help them identify their unique needs and motivations, and equips them with skills to express themselves more effectively. Scarlett focuses on empowering clients to tap into their inner ability to navigate all of life’s challenges and lead more fulfilling lives. She has a special passion for working with those who identify as survivors of trauma, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people who are neurodivergent. Learn more about Scarlett here.
Blossom Cohon, APCC
Blossom is a Registered Associate Clinical Counselor (APCC) working with children, teens, adults and couples to find greater meaning in their lives and their relationships. Blossom is passionate about helping people to navigate stressful circumstances and learn healthier ways to work through anxiety, depression, grief/loss, behavioral issues, social challenges, and relationship struggles, among other issues that youth and adults face in today’s ever changing world. She has a special passion for working tweens and teens, as well as couples and families. Learn more about Blossom here.
Jennifer Villalobos — Client Care Coordinator
As a healthcare administrator, Jennifer is dedicated to coordinating the highest quality of care between patients and providers. She holds a Bachelors’ degree in Communications and previously worked as a Foreign Language teacher and trainer. Jennifer is bilingual (English/Spanish) and has extensive experience managing health records and appointment scheduling for several private practices.